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Microsoft Goes Co2 Capture
View article: Microsoft Goes Co2 CaptureMicrosoft’s million-tonne CO2-removal purchase — lessons for net zero
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Metsa Group Biodiversity Program
View article: Metsa Group Biodiversity ProgramMetsä Group launches a new programme to support biodiversity and improve the state of waters
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West Hollywood to Ban Non Marine Degradable Plastics
View article: West Hollywood to Ban Non Marine Degradable PlasticsCity Council of West Hollywood to vote on non marine degradable plastic ban
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To Solve The Plastics Pollution Crisis, We Must Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and Replace (FREE)
View article: To Solve The Plastics Pollution Crisis, We Must Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – and Replace (FREE)Allen Hershkowitz PhD was a Senior Scientist at the Natural Resources Defense Council from 1988 to 2016 and is the Founding Director and Chairman of Sport and Sustainability International. He serves as the Environmental Science Advisor to numerous sports leagues and teams. Today, Allen writes about why we need to replace petroleum-based plastics with innovative…
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IFIB 2021 Conference Video
View article: IFIB 2021 Conference VideoIFIB (International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy) is an event on industrial biotechnology and bioeconomy at world level, now in its eleventh edition.
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French Law on SUP Products Labelling
View article: French Law on SUP Products LabellingDecree n 2021-1279 of 30 September 2021 concerning the labelling of certain SUP products
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Indian JV for Rice Bioplastics
View article: Indian JV for Rice BioplasticsBiodegradable plastic will be made from rice
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Polyurethane Recycling with Manganese Catalyst
View article: Polyurethane Recycling with Manganese CatalystEffective deconstruction of polyurethane by catalyst based on earth-abundant metal
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TotalEnergies Doubles Recycled Plastic Production in France
View article: TotalEnergies Doubles Recycled Plastic Production in FranceTotalEnergies Doubles its Recycled Plastic Production Capacity in France
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EU Consultation on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics
View article: EU Consultation on Biobased, Biodegradable and Compostable PlasticsPolicy framework on biobased, biodegradable and compostable plastics
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Plattsburgh Goes Compostable Bags
View article: Plattsburgh Goes Compostable BagsCity of Plattsburgh goes compostable plastic bags for yard waste.
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Bioplastic Examination Gloves
View article: Bioplastic Examination GlovesMun Australia releases revolutionary new biodegradable glove to help tackle waste
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Reynolds Joins Cyclyx
View article: Reynolds Joins CyclyxCyclyx Welcomes Reynolds Consumer Products as its Newest Member to Advance the Recovery of Post-Use Plastic
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Costa Coffee Goes Blockchain Reusable Cups
View article: Costa Coffee Goes Blockchain Reusable CupsCosta Coffee trials innovative reusable cup scheme powered by blockchain
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Toyota Goes Durabio Bioplastic
View article: Toyota Goes Durabio BioplasticToyota uses Durabio for the Mirai
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Can We Recycle Yoghurt Pots ?
View article: Can We Recycle Yoghurt Pots ?What is the situation regarding yoghurt pot recycling in France
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Electric Cracker of the Future Update
View article: Electric Cracker of the Future UpdateAccelerating electrification with the “Cracker of the Future” Consortium
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New Bioplastic Medical Packaging Partnership
View article: New Bioplastic Medical Packaging PartnershipNew partnership to supply plant based medical packaging
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Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility to Fail
View article: Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility to FailHere is why the proposed Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility law is likely to fail
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Nestle and Greenback Partner on Chemical Recycling in Mexico
View article: Nestle and Greenback Partner on Chemical Recycling in MexicoDeal with Nestlé sees first plant in Mexico for full circularity of food grade plastic packaging
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The Washington Plastic Bag Ban
View article: The Washington Plastic Bag BanAll you need to know about the Washington Plastic Bag ban including compostable plastic bags
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First Irish Bioplastics Sculpture
View article: First Irish Bioplastics SculptureThe artist said it was made from eco-plastic and it’s fully compostable
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New US Agave Bioplastics Startup
View article: New US Agave Bioplastics StartupA new Dallas-Based Agave Bioplastics startup
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Human Rights Violations on SugarCane Plantations
View article: Human Rights Violations on SugarCane PlantationsOxfam Report on human rights abuses on sugar cane plantation for biofuel
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Corporate Decarbonisation Guide
View article: Corporate Decarbonisation GuideCredible decarbonisation and transition for corporates in Asia
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Consortium to Test Use of PHA in Fashion
View article: Consortium to Test Use of PHA in FashionCan PHA disrupt the fashion industry?
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US Anti Plastic Tax Coalition
View article: US Anti Plastic Tax CoalitionIndustry Coalition Voices Opposition To Plastic Tax Being Considered In Congress
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Caribbean Haute Couture Goes Ocean Plastic
View article: Caribbean Haute Couture Goes Ocean PlasticAiming to design 80% of our collections with sustainable ocean waste plastic materials by 2022.
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Global Bioenergies Half Year Results 2021
View article: Global Bioenergies Half Year Results 2021Group net loss of €7.6m in H1 2021
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Louisiana Program to Support Biodegradable Packaging
View article: Louisiana Program to Support Biodegradable PackagingTake the pledge and help keep our oceans clean and get $500 of eco-friendly to-go supplies from us!
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EU Member States to Ban All PFAS Consultation
View article: EU Member States to Ban All PFAS ConsultationUpdate: The submission period was extended from the 19th of September to the 17th of October 2021! Five EU Member States (Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Denmark) want to ban all PFAS.
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Greta Thunberg Mocks World Leaders
View article: Greta Thunberg Mocks World Leaders“Thirty years of blah, blah, blah,” Thunberg told the opening session of a Youth4Climate event.
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First Swedish Pyrolysis Plant
View article: First Swedish Pyrolysis PlantProduction is now underway at Pyrocell’s plant in Gävle. The new and groundbreaking factory is turning sawdust into bio-oil.
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PHBV from Sewage Sludge Production
View article: PHBV from Sewage Sludge ProductionWe succeeded in producing more than 18 kg of PHBV from sewage sludge
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Biodegradable Polyester made from Recycled Feedstock
View article: Biodegradable Polyester made from Recycled FeedstockADVA®terra – A Strategy to Reduce Plastic Pollution
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Climate Change and Plastic Problem are Related
View article: Climate Change and Plastic Problem are RelatedZSL and Bangor University study reveals plastic and climate change crises exacerbate one another and urge that they must be tackled in unison to save precious marine life.
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DL Chemical to Acquire Kraton
View article: DL Chemical to Acquire KratonKraton Corporation Enters Into Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By DL Chemical Co., Ltd.
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Cargill Buys Arkema Epoxides Business
View article: Cargill Buys Arkema Epoxides BusinessThe acquisition positions Cargill to supply the growing need for bio-based solutions for plastics, automotive and other industries
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Paccor Launches Bio PP Packaging
View article: Paccor Launches Bio PP PackagingPaccor To Start Bio-PP Products For Orkla
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Tipa CEO Writes Article on WEF Site
View article: Tipa CEO Writes Article on WEF SiteTipa CEO writes an pro-compostable plastics article on the WEF site. This woman is connected
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World Economic Forum Guidelines for Reusable Packaging
View article: World Economic Forum Guidelines for Reusable PackagingAn initiative of the Future of Consumption Platform, World Economic Forum
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Loop Goes Brick and Mortar
View article: Loop Goes Brick and MortarLoop Announces Worldwide In-Store Expansion
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Interview Good Natured CEO
View article: Interview Good Natured CEOInterview with Good Natured (GDNP) CEO Paul Antoniadis
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Palm Oil and Coal Mining Have Same Owners
View article: Palm Oil and Coal Mining Have Same OwnersIndonesian Palm oil plantations and cola mining are owned by same companies.
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New Wood Based Formable Premium Packaging
View article: New Wood Based Formable Premium PackagingThe prototype Conic is a new wood-based packaging solution that will enable brands to reach their sustainability targets while maintaining their premium position.
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Swiss Invent New Plastic Recycling Method
View article: Swiss Invent New Plastic Recycling MethodCould the Swiss be good as something else than Banking?
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Forestry is Hot Topic in Sweden
View article: Forestry is Hot Topic in SwedenForestry Management is an electoral topic in Sweden
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Michelin Airless Tires
View article: Michelin Airless TiresMICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved!
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Evonik and Samaplast Partner on Medical Biomaterials
View article: Evonik and Samaplast Partner on Medical BiomaterialsEvonik and Samaplast expand the performance spectrum of plastic implants
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Bioplastics for High Temperature Applications
View article: Bioplastics for High Temperature ApplicationsCan we use bioplastics in combustion engines?
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PLA Sorting for Recycling Report
View article: PLA Sorting for Recycling ReportPLA Sorting for Recycling Report
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New York to Ban Misleading Recycling Labels
View article: New York to Ban Misleading Recycling LabelsThis bill would ban misleading recycling claims in New York
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McDonalds and Burger King Reusable Packaging Update
View article: McDonalds and Burger King Reusable Packaging UpdateMcDonald’s and Burger King (BK) have committed to pilot tests with reusable packaging with theTerraCycle Loop program.
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Concept Car with Biocomposites Shell
View article: Concept Car with Biocomposites ShellFirst time that a car has a biocomposites shell
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Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches Compostable Oxygen Barrier
View article: Ahlstrom-Munksjö Launches Compostable Oxygen BarrierAhlstrom-Munksjö launches “PureBarrier™”, an innovative compostable oxygen barrier mono-material
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Bioplastics Techno Song
View article: Bioplastics Techno SongBioplastics has now its official techno song thanks to electro DJs
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Depolymerization of Lignin and Hemicellulose
View article: Depolymerization of Lignin and HemicelluloseReductive Catalytic Depolymerization of Lignin and Hemicellulose; process development and intensification
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New Renuva Mattress Recycling Plant
View article: New Renuva Mattress Recycling PlantMattress recycling now a reality with startup of new RENUVA™ plant
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Frito Lay Goes Compostable Bag
View article: Frito Lay Goes Compostable BagFrito-Lay® Launches Industrially Compostable Bags with Off The Eaten Path® Brand; Advances in Goal to Design 100% of Packaging to be Recyclable, Compostable, Biodegradable or Reusable across Portfolio by 2025
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Biopolymers with Performance Advantaged Properties
View article: Biopolymers with Performance Advantaged PropertiesBio-based polymers with performance-advantaged properties
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INCA Renewtech Hemp Composites Reduces Carbon Emissions
View article: INCA Renewtech Hemp Composites Reduces Carbon EmissionsCompared to lauan rainforest plywood, INCA’s BioPanels are reported to reduce carbon emissions, waste production and water consumption.
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Trinseo and Indaver Partner on r-Styrene
View article: Trinseo and Indaver Partner on r-StyreneTrinseo & Indaver Announce Offtake Agreement for Recycled Styrene
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China Hemp Import Policies
View article: China Hemp Import PoliciesChina’s Hemp and Hemp Products Import Policies
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Deposit Return Scandal in Belgium (FREE)
View article: Deposit Return Scandal in Belgium (FREE)Another secret deal revealed. Is this corruption or bribery? This is a FREE article.
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Germany to Ban Palm Oil Biodiesel by 2023
View article: Germany to Ban Palm Oil Biodiesel by 2023Germany to end palm oil use in biofuels from 2023
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Dassiet Launches Biodegradable Splint
View article: Dassiet Launches Biodegradable SplintDassiet revolutionises fracture treatment with new product line UCAST
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Polymateria Gets Big in Taiwan
View article: Polymateria Gets Big in TaiwanPolymateria is on a Winning Streak thanks to their charismatic leader Niall Dunne
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US to Regulate Pyrolysis and Gasification
View article: US to Regulate Pyrolysis and GasificationPotential Future Regulation Addressing Pyrolysis and Gasification Units
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Microsoft Ocean Plastic Mouse
View article: Microsoft Ocean Plastic MouseRecycling ocean plastic to help clean up our oceans
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Evanesce to Debut Plant Based Packaging in Las Vegas
View article: Evanesce to Debut Plant Based Packaging in Las VegasEvanesce® to Debut Innovative Plant-Based Packaging Technologies at PACK EXPO Las Vegas
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Third Auction for Bio-on (FREE)
View article: Third Auction for Bio-on (FREE)The starting price is € 54.5 million. This is a FREE article.
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Danimer and Chevron Phillips Chemical Partner on Rinnovo
View article: Danimer and Chevron Phillips Chemical Partner on RinnovoDanimer Scientific and Chevron Phillips Chemical Collaborate to Develop Technology for Lower-Cost Biodegradable Polymer Manufacturing
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Canada Goes Lignin Asphalt
View article: Canada Goes Lignin AsphaltLignin from Canadian forests: the secret ingredient for greener roads
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McDonalds Goes for Sustainable Toys
View article: McDonalds Goes for Sustainable ToysA New Way to Play: Introducing More Sustainable Happy Meal Toys
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Damping Behavior of Biocomposites
View article: Damping Behavior of BiocompositesDamping behavior of plant fiber composites: A review
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Flexible Film Recycling in EU Update
View article: Flexible Film Recycling in EU UpdateFlexible film recycling capacity grows by almost 10% in a year despite COVID pandemic
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Alpla Buys Plastisax
View article: Alpla Buys PlastisaxALPLA takes over Spanish bottle manufacturer Plastisax
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HDPE Chemical Recycling LCA
View article: HDPE Chemical Recycling LCAConsequential Life Cycle Assessment and Optimization of High-Density Polyethylene Plastic Waste Chemical Recycling
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Novozymes Launches Biodegradable Detergent Ingredient
View article: Novozymes Launches Biodegradable Detergent IngredientNew enzyme expands the role of biological ingredients for laundry detergents
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Australian Startup Develops Infinite Recycling
View article: Australian Startup Develops Infinite RecyclingAustralian enviro-tech startup Samsara launches to create infinite recycling and end plastic pollution
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P&G Goes Net Zero
View article: P&G Goes Net ZeroP&G Accelerates Action on Climate Change Toward Net Zero GHG Emissions by 2040
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Cargill Launches RegenConnect
View article: Cargill Launches RegenConnectCargill introduces new revenue stream for farmers as part of 10 million acre regenerative agriculture commitment
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Danimer Replies to Accusations
View article: Danimer Replies to AccusationsWall Street is having Danimer for Dinner …. Again !
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New Damaging Report on Danimer Scientific
View article: New Damaging Report on Danimer ScientificA new damaging report on Danimer Scientific
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TotalEnergies CEO Video Interview #2
View article: TotalEnergies CEO Video Interview #2TotalEnergies’CEO answers your questions – Episode 2
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Chemical Recycling of PLA Video
View article: Chemical Recycling of PLA VideoTotal Corbion VP talks about chemical recycling of PLA
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Jabil and Prosol Partner on Compostable Caps
View article: Jabil and Prosol Partner on Compostable CapsCoffee Pod Convenience Without the Landfill Guilt: Introducing the Home-Compostable Coffee Capsule, Co-Developed by Jabil and Prosol
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Vietnam Goes Global Plastic Treaty
View article: Vietnam Goes Global Plastic TreatyVietnam will push for a global Plastic Treaty within the UN framework
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Biorational Pest Management in Bangladesh
View article: Biorational Pest Management in BangladeshThe end of chemical pesticides in Bangladesh
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Australian Sugarcane and Bioplastics
View article: Australian Sugarcane and BioplasticsDrive around Queensland’s sugarcane regions and you’re driving through untapped potential
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Eastman Wins 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics Award
View article: Eastman Wins 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics AwardThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Bioplastics Division today announced Eastman as the winner of the 2021 Innovation in Bioplastics Award
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3M Received Eco Grants from Flemish Government (FREE)
View article: 3M Received Eco Grants from Flemish Government (FREE)Another episode in the Belgian 3M PFAS scandal. This is a FREE article
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SKC and PIC Partner on BioPlastics
View article: SKC and PIC Partner on BioPlasticsSKC will cooperate with Petrochemical Industries Company
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Annual China Biofuel Report
View article: Annual China Biofuel ReportWavering and uncertain polices and prices continue to limit fuel ethanol consumption in China.
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Field Testing Compostable Packaging in Colorado Video
View article: Field Testing Compostable Packaging in Colorado VideoField testing compostable packaging is a crucial step on the path to Zero Waste
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The Future of Agriculture Video
View article: The Future of Agriculture VideoRussian video on the future of Agriculture and Russian Mars Colonisation Program. I love the fractal cucumber.
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Sun Chemical to Increase Prices
View article: Sun Chemical to Increase PricesSun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, and Adhesives
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Enzyme Responsible for Wheat Immunity
View article: Enzyme Responsible for Wheat ImmunityRussian biologists discover enzymes responsible for the nonspecific immunity of wheat
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Hemp Biocomposites for Hydroponic Horticulture
View article: Hemp Biocomposites for Hydroponic HorticultureGreen Chemical Approach to Fabricate Hemp Fiber Composites for Making Sustainable Hydroponic Growth Media
